Build a stronger foundation for helping your community prepare for and adapt to wildfire.
This free, two-hour online course introduces fire and emergency-response personnel to the wildland-fire threat and the core principles of community fire adaptation. Developed by IAFC Wildland Fire Programs in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service, the course provides practical knowledge for professionals serving communities with wildland-urban interface (WUI) risk.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is designed for fire and emergency-response personnel working in communities with wildland-fire or WUI risk. Participants will learn how fire departments can work with residents and community partners to reduce risk and strengthen wildfire preparedness.
What You’ll Learn
Through interactive lessons, knowledge checks, and learning activities, participants will explore five key areas of community fire adaptation:
Understanding the Wildfire Threat
Build awareness of wildfire risk and its potential impacts on communities.
Community Planning
Explore strategies for incorporating wildfire preparedness and mitigation into local planning.
Community Outreach
Learn approaches for engaging and educating residents about wildfire risk and preparedness.
Home Assessments
Understand the role of property assessments in identifying vulnerabilities and opportunities to reduce risk.
Mitigation
Explore practical actions that can help reduce wildfire risk and improve community resilience.
Course Details
Format: Online, self-paced
Length: Up to 2 hours
Audience: Fire and emergency-response personnel serving areas with wildland-fire or WUI risk.
